Steve Hammer, LSCSW

Steve Hammer is a Kansas-based clinician with 40 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar-related challenges. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He focuses on practical conversation and clear steps so people can feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day life.

He adapts sessions to the needs of the individual rather than following a strict script. That means the talk in sessions is tailored to what matters most to the client. Steve draws on several well-known methods to guide problem solving, emotional regulation, and improving relationships.

Clients can expect straightforward work on specific goals like reducing worry, managing mood swings, improving communication, or sorting through past hurts. He also helps people navigate blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, and challenges like codependency, control issues, and obsessive behaviors.

Steve has long experience supporting people with trauma and dissociation, and he brings approaches aimed at safety and gradual recovery. He also addresses veteran and armed forces issues when they arise, listening for the details that shape a person’s story.

His style is collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort. He encourages people to name small, practical steps between sessions so progress can be tracked. Taking the first step is recognized as an act of courage, and he offers steady support through the process.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. The therapist offers empathy and follows the client's pace to help them clarify goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce worry, depression, and compulsive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness in stressful situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss preferences, needs, and goals with each person and then suggest which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use tools and worksheets together in session and practice new skills between meetings, helping therapy feel more connected to everyday routines.